Tennessee Titans<\/a>2026 cap hit: $11.1 million<\/p>\nGiven the circumstances into which Ward was dropped as a rookie, he performed quite well. Cam joined a team lacking legitimate threats at receiver and in need of multiple offseason cycles’ worth of talent acquisition, yet he found a way to maximize the Titans’ abilities in most games. The results weren’t visible in Tennessee’s overall record (3-14), but they’re plentiful in the game tape. On a weekly basis, Ward was good for a few highlight throws, handled the speed of the game well, and didn’t allow the typical rookie mistakes to bury him. I expect him to continue to take steps forward in Year 2.<\/p>\n
Shooks\u2019 analysis was spot on; Ward outperformed his statistics and the team’s 2025 record. Most importantly, after a slow start to the season under Brian Callahan, he grew every week after his dismissal and looked like a completely different quarterback down the stretch.<\/p>\n
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With the additional weapons added to the roster throughout the offseason along with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, Ward should be in a position to take a huge leap forward in 2026.<\/p>\n
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